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Clarence Earl Gideon, you are being charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit a misdemeanor. Sentenced to 5 years.

But I can't afford an attorney

The Florida Supreme Court denies your petition.

I must file for a petition for writ of habeas corpus

I must send a letter to the Supreme Court.

A Letter From The Supreme Court We, The Court agreed to hear the case to resolve the question of whether the right to counsel guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution applies to defendants in state court.